I love the no-stretch properties of braided line, but I'd rather fish without a hook than tie braid directly to my lure. I've seen too many instances when speckled trout would smash baits tied to ...

Braided fishing lines date back to the origins of modern fishing tackle. It was first made by braiding natural materials like silk or horse tails together to make a line capable of fighting fish.

I think it’s safe to say that braided line has overtaken monofilament in terms of popularity across all fishing styles. The benefits of its strength, lack of stretch, and heightened sensitivity have, ...